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99 STAT. 2095 Proclamation 5383 of October 9, 1985 National Spina Bifida Month, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects. It affects between one and two of every 1,000 babies born in the United States. Infants with spina bifida may have partially developed spinal cords and often suffer nerve damage, muscle paralysis, and spine and limb deformities. Most develop hydrocephalus—a potentially dangerous buildup of fluid and pressure within the brain.
A generation ago, the majority of children with spina bifida died. Today, their survival rate and long-term outlook have improved dramatically. Carefully planned programs of biomedical research have led to advances in neurosurgery that help alleviate some physical problems. Through research, physicians now are able to control brain and bladder infections more effectively. Scientists have also developed lighter braces and splints to give patients greater mobility. Further improvements in treating this crippling birth defect can be expected to result from research supported by the Federal government’s National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Achieving the long-sought goal of prevention now appears more likely. Collaborating in this vital effort are a number of private, voluntary health agencies including the Spina Bifida Association of America, the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, and the National Easter Seal Society. The combined energies of these Federal and private agencies assure the Nation of continued progress toward the conquest of spina bifida. So that we as a Nation may increase our sensitivity to the needs of spina bifida children and the difficulties faced by their parents, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 111, has designated October 1985 as “National*Ante*, p. 487.
Spina Bifida Month” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this month. NOW, THEREFORE, I. RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 1985 as National Spina Bifida Month, and I call upon all government agencies, health organizations, and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
RONALD REAGAN 5384 October 9, 1985 Oil Heat Centennial Year, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5384 of October 9, 1985 Oil Heat Centennial Year, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation It was just 100 years ago that American ingenuity developed oil heat as a practical reality. On August 11, 1885. the Patent Office granted to David H.99 STAT. 2096 Burrell of Little Falls, New York, a patent for the first technically sound oil burner—a furnace that could bum liquid and gaseous fuels.
By 1893 oil burners were used for the first time in major public exhibit buildings at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. By the 1970s, oil burner technology had been adapted to the heating needs of more than 15 million Americans, providing comfort for homes, schools, businesses, and factories. There is hardly an area of the Nation where this great resource has not been a critical development factor. The oil heat industry is, and always has been, made up of a large and diverse group of competitive small businesses, many of which are in the forefront of the new energy-efficient technologies of the 1980s.
They are helping develop higher-efficiency oil heat, new conservation techniques, solar heating, and other technologies. In recognition of the many thousands of men and women who have contributed to this important industry in our Nation over the past 100 years, the*Ante*, p. 496. Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115, has designated 1985 as “Oil Heat Centennial Year” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation to commemorate this event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim 1985 as Oil Heat Centennial Year.
I call upon the people of the United States to observe the occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5385 October 11, 1985 Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5385 of October 11, 1985 Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The crowning wonder of our marvelous universe is the human brain.
This organ of awesome complexity usually functions so dependably that thoughts can be transmitted from one person to another across the centuries, across the barriers of language, custom, and place. In all our daily transactions, we assume that others will comprehend and respond to the symbols of logic and language that are processed through the instrumentality of the brain. Yet many Americans do not always find our language, numbers, and symbols natural and logical. They exhibit learning disabilities.
In a sense, they are most aware of the deep complexity of our mental processes, for they must struggle to make the connections that, for most of us, are effortless habits. While science still knows little about the biochemical and structural differences in brain function that may account for the various anomalies we call learning disabilities, our educators are finding alternative methods of teaching which help the learning disabled enjoy a greater use of their mental potential despite the difficulties they may face in reading, calculating, and other forms of mentation and expression.
Meanwhile, scientific observation99 STAT. 2097 of the difficulties and the successes of learning-disabled persons is helping researchers gain greater understanding of both the learning process and the functioning of the brain. Awareness of learning disabilities is one of the most important advances in education in recent years. As more and more Americans become aware, our citizens with learning disabilities will have even greater opportunity to lead full and productive lives and to make a contribution to our society.
The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 287, has designated the month of*Ante*, p. 489. October 1985 as “Learning Disabilities Awareness Month” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in honor of this observance. NOW. THEREFORE. 1, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of October 1985 as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5386 October 11, 1985 National Down Syndrome Month, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5386 of October 11, 1985 National Down Syndrome Month, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Over the past decade, Americans have become increasingly aware of the accomplishments and the potential of the developmentally disabled.
Nowhere has this become more evident than in the changed attitudes and perceptions regarding Down Syndrome. Just a few short years ago, this condition carried with it the stigma of hopeless mental retardation. There were few options available other than institutionalization or other forms of custodial care. Today, great progress has been made on all fronts. Through advances in medical science, the basis for the condition has been uncovered, raising hopes for eventual prevention.
Already, treatment can minimize the effects of the condition and increase the life span of people with Down Syndrome. Through the efforts of concerned physicians, teachers, and parent groups, such as the National Down Syndrome Congress, programs are being put into place to assure access to appropriate medical treatment, education, rehabilitation. and employment. Such programs can have a dramatic impact on the lives of those with this disorder, respecting their intrinsic worth as individuals and maximizing the contributions they can make to society.
These efforts include developing special education classes within the context of mainstream school programs; providing vocational training in preparation for competitive employment in the work force; and preparing young adults with Down Syndrome for independent living. In addition, parents of babies with Down Syndrome are receiving the education and support they need to understand this condition and acquire new hope for the future of their children. We must work together to increase the99 STAT. 2098awareness of the American public as a whole to the true nature of this condition and dispel the stubborn myths about the degree to which it is disabling. *Ante*, p. 170.The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 40. has designated the month of October 1985 as “National Down Syndrome Month” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this month.
NOW, THEREFORE. I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of October 1985 as National Down Syndrome Month. I invite all concerned citizens, agencies and organizations to unite during October with appropriate observances and activities directed toward resolution of the condition of Down Syndrome and toward assisting affected individuals and their families to enjoy to the fullest the blessings of life. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
RONALD REAGAN 5387 October 11, 1985 National Lupus Awareness Week, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5387 of October 11, 1985 National Lupus Awareness Week, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Systemic lupus erythematosus (also known as lupus or SLE) is a potentially serious, complicated, inflammatory connective tissue disease that can produce changes in the structure and function of the skin, joints, and internal organs.
More than 500,000 Americans are estimated to have lupus; approximately 90 percent of these are women. One of the most frequent serious disorders of young women, lupus is characterized by periods when the disease is active alternating with periods of remission. In recent years, the outlook for lupus patients has become progressively brighter as a result of advances from biomedical research. Positive findings have emerged from such diverse projects as studies of the immune system; research on genetic and environmental factors: investigations of hormonal effects; and evaluations of the course and treatment of the disease and its complications.
The Federal government and private voluntary organizations have developed a strong and enduring partnership committed to research on lupus. Working together, our objective must be to eradicate lupus and its tragic consequences. In order for us to take advantage of the knowledge already gained, to increase public awareness of the characteristics and treatment of lupus, and to point up the urgent need for continuing research, the Congress, by Senate*Ante*, p. 178. Joint Resolution 57, has designated the week beginning October 20, 1985, through October 26, 1985, as “Lupus Awareness Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I. RONALD REAGAN. President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 20 through October 26, 1985, as Lupus Awareness Week. I urge the people of the United States and educa-99 STAT. 2099tional. philanthropic, scientific, medical, and health care organizations and professionals to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
RONALD REAGAN 5388 October 11, 1985 Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5388 of October 11, 1985 Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Myasthenia gravis is a harrowing neuromuscular disorder that enfeebles as many as 250,000 of our citizens, most of them in their prime years. It debilitates strength and destroys vigor.
Extreme muscle weakness and abnormal fatigue weigh down its victims, sapping their ability to stand, to walk, to pick up a glass and drink from it. and—in critical cases—even to breathe. Myasthenia gravis can strike anyone at any time. While its exact cause is unknown, scientists have found evidence that a chemical needed to stimulate muscle movement is somehow blocked, leaving muscles unable to contract. Such new knowledge suggests the possibility of one day preventing myasthenia gravis by replenishing the missing chemical and restoring the transmission of nerve impulses.
To this end, scientists supported by the Federal government s National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke and by private voluntary groups—notably the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, Inc., and the Muscular Dystrophy Association— are diligently investigating the basic neurological processes that underlie voluntary movement. Studies of immune system function are also underway to help scientists understand why myasthenia gravis patients seem more susceptible than others to infections.
Thanks to previous investigations, several drugs have been developed that can help many myasthenia gravis patients regain muscle strength and resume a fairly normal life. More research is needed, however, to find ways of liberating patients and their families from rigid medication schedules and from the side effects that accompany long-term drug use. To acquaint the public with the tragedy of myasthenia gravis and the hope that research holds for eliminating this disorder, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 183, has designated the week of October 6, 1985. through*Ante*, p. 517.
October 12, 1985, as “Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 6, 1985, as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week. I call upon all government agencies, health organizations, communications media, and people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 99 STAT. 2100 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
RONALD REAGAN 5389 October 11, 1985 National Housing Week, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5389 of October 11, 1985 National Housing Week, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation A gratifying sign of our continuing economic upswing is the greatly improved housing picture. The strength and ingenuity of private enterprise, the efficiency and liquidity of our capital markets, and sound government policies have brought decent and affordable housing to the overwhelming majority of Americans.
The opportunity to own a home or to live in decent rental housing strengthens the family, the community, and the Nation. It gives individual Americans a stake in the local community and encourages responsible political involvement. Since World War II, the housing industry has made an immense contribution to the economic prosperity of the United States. It has created millions of productive jobs, creating demand for goods and services, and generated billions of dollars in tax revenues.
Shelter is one of the most basic human needs, and therefore encouraging the production of decent affordable housing must be a primary concern at all levels of government. It is, then, fitting to reaffirm our national commitment to livable housing and family home ownership and to recognize the multiple economic benefits engendered by the current housing recovery. *Ante*, p. 518.The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 197, has designated the week beginning October 6, 1985, through October 13, 1985, as “National Housing Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I. RONALD REAGAN. President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 6, 1985, as National Housing Week. I call upon the Governors, Mayors of our cities, and people of this Nation to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
RONALD REAGAN 5390 October 15, 1985 National Forest Products Week, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5390 of October 15, 1985 National Forest Products Week, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation From the dense stands of hardwoods in New England to the towering redwoods of California, America has been blessed with an abundance of forestland. There is much to praise in the beauty of our forests and much to be thankful for.
John Muir once said of the forests of America that they “must have been a great delight to God; for they were the best He ever planted.” 99 STAT. 2101 They are also a great boon to man. Besides their beauty, they act as protectors of our drinking water and wildlife and provide us with abundant opportunities for recreation. They bring us cooling shade in summer and break the icy winter winds. America’s forests also are an unparalleled resource. For the past three centuries they have contributed greatly to the economic and social development of our Nation.
From our forests come the lumber we use to build our houses and the paper for the books, magazines, and newspapers we read. Though we may sometimes overlook the fact in this age of technological breakthroughs, wood is an enduring and invaluable part of our everyday lives. The Pennsylvania Dutch have a saying: “We don’t inherit the land from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” That is a profound insight we cannot afford to ignore. Fortunately, Americans have proven time and again that we see ourselves as the stewards of this abundant land of ours.
We well understand that we cannot take our forests for granted. From the time of Gifford Pinchot, the Nation’s first American-born trained forester, Americans have sought and found ways to insure the health and improve the management of our forests. Today, we have reached a point where the growth of our forests exceeds the harvest. This has come about thanks to the continuing efforts of our Nation’s forestry and natural resource schools, hundreds of trained foresters, and other resource specialists, working with private firms and local.
State, and Federal agencies such as the United States Forest Service. Through the success of sustained-yield forestry, Americans can enjoy the splendor of our Nation’s woodlands, as well as benefit from an abundant supply of the numerous products that come from trees. The forests provide jobs for millions of people, and they afford a healthy environment for the many who take to the woods in their leisure time. Even though forests provide us with a variety of products today, we will still have—thanks to proper management—millions of acres of forest as a living legacy for generations to come.
To promote greater awareness and appreciation of the manifold benefits of our forest resources to our economy and the world economy, the Congress, by Public Law 86–753 (36 U.S.C. 163), has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as National Forest Products Week. NOW. THEREFORE. I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 20, 1985, as National Forest Products Week and request that all Americans express their appreciation for the Nation’s forests through suitable activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5391 October 15, 1985 Veterans Day, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5391 of October 15, 1985 Veterans Day, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Veterans Day is a special day for all Americans.
It is a time to reflect on the many sacrifices and the great achievements of the brave men and women who have defended our freedom, and to salute them for their loyal and valiant service. 99 STAT. 2102 The blessings of liberty which our ancestors secured for us. and which we still enjoy, are ours only because, in each generation, there have been men and women willing to bear the hardships and sacrifices of serving in the military forces we need to preserve our freedom. These fine men and women have not sought glory for themselves, but peace and freedom for all.
They exemplify the spirit that has preserved us as a great Nation, and they deserve our recognition for everything they have done. With a spirit of pride and gratitude, we honor and remember our veterans today. I urge all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I urge the families and friends of our sick and disabled veterans to visit them and extend to them a grateful Nation’s promise that they will not be forgotten. 1 ask all Americans, whether or not a family member or friend is a veteran, to find ways to pay a special sign of respect to a veteran in their community on this day.
I also call upon Federal, State, and local government officials to display the flag of the United States and to encourage and participate in patriotic activities throughout the country. I invite the business community, churches, schools, unions, civic and fraternal organizations, and the media to support the national observance with suitable commemorative expressions and programs. In order that we may pay meaningful tribute to those men and women who proudly served in our Armed Forces, Congress has provided {5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 shall be set aside each year as a legal public holiday to honor America’s veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE. I, RONALD REAGAN. President of the United States of America, do hereby invite the American people to join with me in a fitting salute on Veterans Day, 1985, Monday, November 11, 1985. Let us resolve anew to keep faith with those whose love of country has placed their names on a well-deserved roll of honor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
RONALD REAGAN 5392 October 15, 1985 OPERATION: Care and Share, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5392 of October 15 1985 OPERATION: Care and Share, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since the days of our Founding Fathers, the American people have banded together to meet the needs of their communities. This spirit of neighbor helping neighbor is one of the Nation’s finest traditions.
Generosity and awareness of community needs are traits that have kept our country strong. Voluntary service remains as important today as it was in earlier decades, and personal involvement lends a warmth to giving and sharing that no government or institution by itself can. 99 STAT. 2103 During the holiday season, I call upon all Americans to join in partnership with others to help provide food for those who are in need. The agriculture and food industries, churches, civic and fraternal organizations, corporations, and nonprofit groups can each play a vital role in reaching out to their fellow Americans.
Let the caring and sharing that stems from private sector initiatives reach out across this great land of ours like the warming rays of dawn and bring to all the blessings of compassion and goodwill, to those who give as much as to those who receive. NOW, THEREFORE, I. RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the forthcoming holiday season to be a time in which partnerships are forged under OPERATION: Care and Share. Further, I proclaim that November 25, 1985, should be a day upon which each of us should focus upon our fellow citizens and collect and distribute food to those in need.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5393 October 16, 1985 World Food Day, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5393 of October 16, 1985 World Food Day, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation One of the most encouraging results of World Food Day, which the Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO)of the United Nations inaugurated in 1980. has been the rising tempo of public interest in the world food situation. Last year in the United States alone, millions of people in more than 3,000 communities participated in a wide variety of World Food Day activities. Yet even this great outpouring paled before the American response to the terrible famine in Africa, especially in Ethiopia and Sudan. For many years, the United States has shared its agricultural abundance and technical expertise with nations in need. We have led the effort to alleviate world hunger. Yet it is clear that charitable assistance in the form of emergency food deliveries, no matter how extensive, treats only the symptoms of malnourishment, not the causes. The persistent problem of underfed people has deep roots that unfortunately are too often nourished by government policies that discourage economic growth and progress, put obstacles in the way of international trade, and inhibit a free market system. Governments dictate urban food prices at the expense of farmer income, and the farmer’s judgement on the type of crops to plant and harvest is ignored. Although some American farmers have recently suffered economic reverses, this Nation has not wavered in its commitment to aid the developing nations of the world to improve their agricultural methods and to provide food relief during emergencies. Our assistance has paid dividends to the recipient countries. Since 1954, when the Eisenhower Food For Peace program99 STAT. 2104was adopted by the United States, food production per person has increased an average of 21 percent in the developing countries. Food consumption in the same areas has increased an average of 7.5 percent per person since 1963. We are especially proud that America has taken the lead in the promotion and distribution of oral rehydration therapy. This simple technology saved the lives of half a million children around the world last year. In recognition of the continuing problem and of the need to continue focusing public awareness on means to alleviate world hunger, the Congress, by*Ante*, p. 515. Senate Joint Resolution 72, has designated October 16, 1985, as “World Food Day” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that day. NOW, THEREFORE. I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 16, 1985, as World Food Day, and I call upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate activities to explore ways in which our Nation can further contribute to the elimination of hunger in the world. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5394 October 17, 1985 National High-Tech Month, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5394 of October 17, 1985 National High-Tech Month, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation National High-Tech Month provides an opportunity for all Americans to learn how technological advances contribute to our economic growth and rising standard of living and to reaffirm our national commitment to maintain the leadership of the United States in high-technology development. Technology is crucial to our physical well-being, a strong national defense, and economic growth. It is transforming not just industry, but medicine, agriculture, education, communications—indeed, virtually every field of human endeavor. History has demonstrated that progress in technology is essential to maintaining competitiveness, creating new products, and improving productivity. Enhanced productivity lowers unit costs, thereby increasing profits and allowing industries to reduce prices and capture a larger share of the market.Technology-induced productivity gains help hold down inflation, make American products more competitive in world markets, and raise our standard of living. I am calling upon all Americans to open themselves to the opportunities presented by the incorporation of technology into their lives and livelihoods. First, government policies should not penalize but rather improve incentives for the entrepreneurial development of new technology so critical to maintaining industrial leadership. Second, American business should redouble its efforts to channel investment into promising research and development projects. Third, American labor and management must recognize99 STAT. 2105 and welcome the opportunities provided in a high-technological economy and actively cooperate in adapting to the changing work environment, availing themselves of the benefits to their working lives that will come with enhanced productivity and innovation. Finally, we must pay attention to the education of American youth—education that will give them the skills and insights they need to grow and develop in a high-technology future. School systems from the elementary level to graduate school must conscientiously seek opportunities to educate our young people about the benefits of technology and to encourage development of the basic knowledge our citizens will require if they are to function successfully in tomorrow’s world. In recognition of the importance of high technology to our lives, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 128, has designated the month of October*Ante*, p. 459. 1985 as “National High-Tech Month” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of October 1985 as National High-Tech Month, and I request all Federal, State, and local officials to cooperate in its observance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5395 October 18, 1985 National CPR Awareness Week, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5395 of October 18, 1985 National CPR Awareness Week, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Heart attack is the number one cause of sudden death in the United States. More than a million and a half Americans will experience heart attacks this year, of which over a half million will be fatal. We are making progress: Mortality from heart attacks has declined significantly over the past decade. But since heart attacks remain by far the leading cause of death in America, much remains to be done. Heart attacks sometimes cause the heart to stop pumping, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR)then becomes a critical and potentially life-saving first-aid procedure. Trained individuals applying CPR can often preserve the life of a heart attack victim until proper medical care can be obtained. Tens of thousands of Americans who have had heart attacks are leading productive lives today only because someone trained in CPR quickly and effectively applied this life-saving technique. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation may also be life-saving first aid for other conditions that cause sudden cessation of the heartbeat or cut off the delivery of oxygen into the lungs. Medical authorities are in agreement that a person adequately trained in CPR can make all the difference between life and death in many emergencies. But they stress that CPR is effective only when employed by people who are properly trained. 99 STAT. 2106 Because of the effectiveness of CPR, the number of sudden deaths from heart attacks and other emergencies could be reduced still further if more Americans were trained in this procedure. Facilities for CPR training are widespread, and I am pleased to acknowledge the contribution by those who train others. I urge all qualified Americans to take advantage of this training and to become certified in the use of CPR. This could be a life-saving decision. To reinforce this message and to increase awareness among all Americans that people trained in CPR can be an effective means of reducing mortality*Ante*, p. 520. from heart attacks, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 175, has designated the week beginning October 20 through October 26, 1985. as “National CPR Awareness Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN. President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of October 20 through October 26, 1985, as National CPR Awareness Week. I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people to join with me in acknowledging the benefits of this valuable life-saving technique and to undergo training in its use. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5396 October 23, 1985 A Time of Remembrance, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5396 of October 23, 1985 A Time of Remembrance, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The problem of terrorism has become an international concern that knows no boundaries—religious, racial, political, or national. Thousands of men, women, and children have died at the hands of terrorists in nations around the world, and the lives of many more have been blighted by the fear and grief that terrorist attacks have caused to peace-loving peoples. Today, unfortunately, terrorism continues to claim many innocent lives. Recent events in the Middle East, including the piratic seizure of the ACHILLE LAURO and the brutal murder of Leon Klinghoffer, only serve to remind us of the intolerable threat from terrorists. All Americans share the sorrow of the families of their victims, and we are determined that those responsible be brought to justice. October 23 is the second anniversary of the date on which the largest number of Americans was killed in a single act of terrorism—the bombing of the United States compound in Beirut, Lebanon on October 23, 1983, in which 241 United States servicemen lost their lives. These brave soldiers died defending our cherished ideals of freedom and peace. It is appropriate that we honor these men and all other victims of terrorism. Let us also offer our profound condolences to the families and friends of the victims of these unprovoked and contemptible acts of violence. 99 STAT. 2107 The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 104, has designated October 23,*Ante*, p. 555. 1985, as “A Time of Remembrance” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 23, 1985, as A Time of Remembrance. I urge all Americans to take time to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made in the pursuit of peace and freedom. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5397 October 28, 1985 National Hospice Month, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5397 of October 28, 1985 National Hospice Month, 1985 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Hospices play an important role in our national medical care system. Terminally ill hospice patients receive expert medical care while they and their families can develop essential emotional and spiritual support. Hospices have shown their ability to provide appropriate, competent, and compassionate care. Under the hospice concept, each program has a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, psychological and spiritual counselors, and community volunteers—all trained to assist the terminally ill. The team works together to care for patients and their families, especially helping them to cope with their pain and grief. Hospices are rapidly becoming full partners in our health care system. In November 1983, hospice care benefits became available to people under Medicare. Many private insurance carriers and employers have also recognized the value of hospice care and included hospice benefits in their health care plans. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 155, has designated the month of*Ante*, p. 519. November 1985 as “National Hospice Month” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the month of November 1985 as National Hospice Month, and I direct the appropriate government officials, all citizens, and interested organizations and associations to observe this month with activities that recognize this important event. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5398 October 28, 1985 National Farm-City Week, 1985 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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